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Do vegans need vitamin K2?

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K2 (menaquinone) is richest in natto and some cheeses. Vegan sources: natto, smaller amounts in ferments, fortified foods. For most healthy people K1 from greens covers blood clotting; K2 is discussed for bone and vessel health.

Natto (fermented soy) is the strongest vegan MK-7 source. If you skip natto, some people supplement K2, especially with little leafy green intake.

It does not replace B12 or D. If you take anticoagulants, do not add K2 without a clinician.

Sources

  1. The vegan diet — NHS

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